In this episode of the Culture Travels Podcast (that recorded live in studio on the Fireside Chat App on February 5, 2022), I was joined by middle schooler Maya and her mom Manami, as they taught me how to make mochi and we chatted about Japanese Canadian culture. As is the case when you are hanging out in the kitchen and baking and chatting with friends, this is one of … [Read more...]
Mochi Cooking Lesson with Manami and Maya on the Culture Travels Podcast – February 5, 2022 at 10 am PST / 2 pm EST
In celebration of the New Year on both the Gregorian Calendar and the Lunar Calendar, Manami and Maya (Saito) Calvo are teaching us to make a traditional Japanese sweet treat to ring in the New Year, mochi, on the Culture Travels Podcast. To learn to make this favourite Japanese treat of 12-year-old Maya's, join us on the Culture Travels Podcast on February 5th, 2022 at 10 … [Read more...]
An Owl of a Difference on Salt Spring Island for Aki Otsu
Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to the other side of the world, leaving the big city, and meeting a majestic creature to truly find your calling and passion in life. That was certainly the case for Aki Otsu. Aki worked in IT, both while in Japan and as he began his new life in Vancouver, BC. At least he did until he and his family moved to Salt Spring Island and he … [Read more...]
Celebrating Swiss National Day in Canada
For those of you that follow our adventures across social media platforms, you might have guessed that I was fortunate enough to spend April exploring Switzerland. Those are adventures that I will be sharing in the weeks and months ahead. And while I love Vancouver in the summertime, I have been missing my adventures Switzerland, especially with the Fête des Vignerons in full … [Read more...]
BC Association of Travel Writers 2019 Symposium
One of the professional travel media associations that we’ve appreciated for their Symposiums and Meet Ups, helping their members to stay current in their field and improve upon their craft, is BCATW - the BC Association of Travel Writers. They have been a great next step for our travel storytelling students from our BCIT Courses - BCST 1073 : Building and Engaging … [Read more...]
